Prepare against Magnus Thurn
Sweden · World #23,582 classical · FIDE ID 1707310
Our database contains 38 games by Magnus Thurn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Thurn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Thurn before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,028 | 2,109 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,077 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 34.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Thurn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Thurn's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Thurn usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thurn usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Thurn usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
Magnus Thurn's chess games
All 38 games by Magnus Thurn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Fredrik1 Andersson | 2,282 | ch-SWE U18 | B11 |
| Jul 2002 | Lars Mansson | 2,210 | ch-SWE U20 | B16 |
| Jul 2003 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,195 | ch-SWE U18 | B25 |
| Jul 2003 | Anders Asberg | 2,097 | ch-SWE U18 | B24 |
| Jul 2002 | Oskar Revelj | 2,048 | ch-SWE U20 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| 28th Rilton Cup U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-SWE U16 | 1998 | 5 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Thurn's chess games?
38 games by Magnus Thurn, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Magnus Thurn has played.
What does Magnus Thurn play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Magnus Thurn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Thurn answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Magnus Thurn play as White?
As White, Magnus Thurn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Thurn play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Thurn most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Magnus Thurn's FIDE rating?
Magnus Thurn is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Magnus Thurn played?
Our database contains 38 games by Magnus Thurn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Thurn?
38 games by Magnus Thurn reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.